- YUVRAJ SINGH
Despite the fact that Yuvraj didn’t get the opportunity to walk out to the middle and set the 22 yards on fire up until the final match, the old warhorse didn’t shy away from his duties and responded commendably to the Captain’s call as and when he was asked to exhibit his aptitude- be it in the bowling department or in the field. In the second T20I, when Australia were well on their way to seize the target of 185 set by India, the graceful left handed all-rounder provided his team with the breakthrough by grabbing Glenn Maxwell’s wicket. Had it not been Dhoni’s stumping off Yuvraj’s left arm spin which saw Maxwell head back towards the pavilion, the story could have ended differently. You never know. He also displayed robust exuberance in the field, something which has typified the vintage Yuvraj Singh over the years. He and Raina can form an ideal finishing duo for India which is bound to lessen Dhoni’s concerns prior to the ICC World T20I which will be contested in the subcontinent.
Stats- Batting- Matches 3, Runs 15, HS 15*, S/R 125.
Bowling- 5 Overs, 36 Runs, 2 Wickets, BBI- 1/7, Eco.- 7.2.
